How to make Iron Ingot in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft iron ingot with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, iron ingot is one of your most important items in your inventory. You need it to craft tools, weapons, armor, mechanisms, and many more items. There is more than one way to craft iron ingot.
Let's explore how to add iron ingot to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
An iron ingot is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find Iron Ingot in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.11 |  Materials |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.12 - 1.19 |  Miscellaneous |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Ingredients |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Miscellaneous |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.19.83 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 | Materials |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Materials |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Miscellaneous |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find iron ingot in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Miscellaneous |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
Required Materials to make Iron Ingot
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft iron ingot:
How to smelt Iron Ingot in Survival Mode
You can craft iron ingot in Survival Mode using either a furnace or blast furnace.
- Furnace
- Blast Furnace
1. Open the Furnace Menu
First, open your furnace so that you have the Furnace menu that looks like this:
2. Add Fuel to the Furnace
Next, you need to add fuel to the bottom fuel box in the furnace.
In this tutorial, we are going to use coal as our fuel.
3. Add Items to make Iron Ingot
Next, place the raw iron in the top box of the furnace. You should see the flames smelting the raw iron.
New Recipe
Old Recipe
Once the raw iron is cooked/smelted in the furnace, the iron ingot will appear in the box to the right. The iron ingot looks like an iron brick.
4. Move the Iron Ingot to Inventory
Now that you have made iron ingot in your furnace, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made iron ingot using a furnace in Minecraft!
1. Open the Blast Furnace Menu
First, open your blast furnace so that you have a Blast Furnace menu that looks like this:
2. Add Fuel to the Blast Furnace
Next, you need to add fuel to the bottom fuel box in the blast furnace.
In this tutorial, we are going to use coal as our fuel.
3. Add Items to make Iron Ingot
Next, place the raw iron in the top box of the blast furnace. You should see the flames smelting the raw iron.
New Recipe
Old Recipe
Once the raw iron is cooked/smelted in the blast furnace, the iron ingot will appear in the box to the right. The iron ingot looks like an iron brick.
4. Move the Iron Ingot to Inventory
Now that you have made iron ingot in your blast furnace, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made iron ingot using a blast furnace in Minecraft!
How to craft Iron Ingot in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make Iron Ingot
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make iron ingot, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.
There are 2 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for iron ingot:
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the iron ingot will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Iron Ingot to Inventory
Once you have crafted iron ingot, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made iron ingot using a crafting table in Minecraft!
How to gather Iron Ingot in Survival Mode
You can also add iron ingot to your inventory in Survival mode by killing an iron golem. So let's get started!
1. Find an Iron Golem
You need to first find an iron golem. In Minecraft, iron golems can spawn in villages.
If you are having trouble finding an iron golem in a village, you can also build an iron golem.
2. Attack and Kill the Iron Golem
Once you find an iron golem, you need to attack it. When you attack the iron golem, it will turn pink as it takes damage.
Continue to chase and attack the iron golem. Once you have killed the iron golem, it will drop iron ingot.
3. Pick up the Iron Ingot
Make sure you pick up the iron ingot before it disappears.
Iron ingot is a useful item that can be used to make tools, weapons and armor.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.2 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, iron ingot has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ingot (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Iron Ingot
Things to Make with Iron Ingot
You can use iron ingot to make armor, weapons, and tools in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Iron Ingot
Here are some activities that you can do with iron ingot in Minecraft:
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